The Living Truth Podcast - Freedom From Unwanted Sexual Behavior, Hope & Healing For the Betrayed

Kristin interviews counselor, coach, & author Leslie Vernick. In this episode Leslie unpacks the difference between a disappointing marriage, a difficult marriage & a destructive marriage. She explains why Christian women tend to be more vulnerable to emotionally destructive relationships and what they can do to overcome these unhealthy patterns. With biblical truth & grace, Leslie offers insight into the difference between true biblical headship and spiritual oppression and  she dismantles the oft cited scriptures that get misused to keep women trapped in destructive patterns in their marriage. You can learn more about Leslie and her resources at https://leslievernick.com.

Sexuality is woven into the fabric of our humanity and one of the enemy’s prime targets.   

How do we overcome our past sexual trauma?  Learn incredible truths about sexual fantasies and listen to practical tips on developing healthy sexuality too!  In this episode, Kristin discusses these topics and more with Shannon Ethridge, an award-winning author of 22 books including the best-selling Every Woman’s Battle series. She is a certified life coaching and loves to help people make PEACE with their sexual past and cultivate RICH and REWARDING romantic relationships.  Learn more about her  at www.shannonethridge.com.

Have you ever found yourself getting defensive and retreating in the face of conflict, especially in marriage? In this episode, Michael interviews Dr. Jacob Porter of Daring Ventures about an incredible process that could change your life if you use it. Jake was a pastor for 13 years before issues surfaced in his own life leading him to become a professional counselor and creating many life changing tools such as the one discussed in this podcast. After listening, you will likely want to dive even deeper into this subject by watching Jake’s in depth webinar which can be found at http://daringventuresathome.com/makingsaves. Jake also offers a 50% off coupon code for this webinar toward the end of this podcast. The Living Truth Podcast is conversations that shed light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & help for those enduring the devastation of sexual betrayal this causes. 

Julie St Onge is a Professional Life Coach specializing in betrayal trauma, sexual addiction, and wholistic health.  She also leads Women in the Battle in New Hampshire. Julie spent 20 years as a nurse, working primarily in Labor and Delivery.  Her her professional experience with coaching women through the physical pain of birth laid a foundation for how she walks women through the excruciating emotional pain of betrayal. Having personally walked the road of betrayal trauma recovery through a Women in the Battle group, Julie knows the power of recovery community to reduce our shame and bring us back to life! In this episode  Julie leads us through "top down" and "bottom up" strategies to calm the brain and body that have gone into overdrive due to severe stress. You’ll walk away with some helpful tools and a perspective shift in how you treat yourself as you walk through difficulty!

Kristin talks with Sally Groff who runs a large Christian counseling practice in Indianapolis and has years of experience doing therapy with children.  Sally shares how pornography impacted her own life as a child. She also gives invaluable insight into how a parent can respond when they find out their child has been viewing pornography. With grace and a focus on the heart, Sally offers wise counsel on how to connect with our kids and help them develop internal longing to pursue what they truly need. Her insights will inspire and encourage you in your own journey toward wholeness as well!  Learn more about Sally’s counseling practice at https://groffandassociates.com/. The Living Truth Podcast is conversations that shed light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & help for those enduring the devastation of sexual betrayal this causes.